Appropriate for anyone involved with LAN technologies - network planners, designers and administrators, equipment and applications developers, technical salespeople, students - this book provides a thorough explanation of Gigabit Ethernet and the principles on which it was built. Gigabit Ethernet explains the technology in clear terms, exploring the implications for its application and operation in real-world LANs. You will learn how to identify appropriate application environments for Gigabit Ethernet, as well as how to integrate it with other technologies, make intelligent choices about products and features, and set realistic expectations about performance.

Gigabit Ethernet: Technology and Applications for High-Speed Lans

Computers & Technology

Seifert, Rich

Networking & Cloud Computing

Addison-Wesley Professional

This much-needed update to the bestselling guide on the extensive changes to the local area networks (LAN) switching technologies explains why LAN switching technologies are critical to network design. This in-depth guide covers the capabilities, application, and design of LAN switches and switched internetworks and examines the significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the first edition seven years ago. You’re sure to appreciate the witty writing style and easy-to-follow format on such an often-complicated subject matter.

The All-New Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology

Edwards, James

wiley

The most in-depth guide to the capabilities, application, and design of LAN switches and switched internetworksWritten by an innovator who has been at the forefront of networking technology for more than two decades, this comprehensive book covers everything you need to know about LAN switching. From understanding switch functions and features to technology integration and network management, it provides valuable insights for network planners, developers, and managers. Seifert helps you gain a clear understanding of the often-complex features and options available in LAN switches, along with detailed explanations of the latest technology enhancements-including previously unpublished information on Link Aggregation, Virtual LANs, and Layer 3 switches. Packed with the most up-to-date and complete information on LAN switches, this book: * Explains how switches and bridges operate, and explores implementation and performance issues * Details how switches can be deployed in both homogeneous and heterogeneous LAN environments * Provides a comprehensive explanation of the Spanning Tree Protocol * Covers source routing, which is available on Token Ring and FDDI networks * Explains full duplex LAN operation and link flow control methods * Looks at the applications and IEEE 802.3ad standard for aggregated links and their effect on system and higher-layer protocol behavior * Introduces Virtual LANs and the IEEE 802.1Q standard * Discusses the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as well as other forms of itch management * Explores the architecture and data flow through a typical switch, including an analysis of switch fabric options

The Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology

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Gigabit Ethernet: Technology and Applications for High-Speed Lans

The All-New Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology

The Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology